Childhood hearing loss has a devastating impact on development of speech and language skills. Hearing loss can adversely affect the developing auditory nervous system and can have harmful effects on social, emotional, cognitive, and academic...

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is the state agency designated to administer Title IV-B and IV-E programs, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program.

The reports focus on health factors for the citizens of each county in Oklahoma. ; A summary of Healthy People 2020 indicators and health care costs are included. Information regarding health education, Turning Point, county health department...

As I enter my fourth year as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma-City County Health Department I am pleased to offer you the 2012-13 Annual Report. The pages that follow will provide a glimpse into the multitude of activities and improvements we...

The state fiscal year (SFY) 2010 Service Efforts and Accomplishments (SEA) Report describes key measures tracked by the agency to ensure agency efforts are consistent with the state mandated mission and the strategic goals and objectives set forth...

The 37th Annual. Oklahoma Conference on Aging "Secrets of Aging: Hidden Treasures"; Times They are a Changin' There are many recent changes in leadership at NODA Area Agency on Aging (NODA AAA).; Census Bureau Launches Interactive 1940 Census Web...

Governor Mary Fallin’s FY-2013 budget consists of the following two documents.; This document is the larger of the two and includes detailed historical financial information about each agency of state government. The information is arranged by...

This document discusses the steps taken to conduct a CHNA for The Physicians’ Hospital in Anadarko in 2013. It begins with a description of the hospital’s medical service area, including a demographic analysis, and then summarizes each meeting that...

The purpose of this document is to guide the Coaches as they work with districts on the development and implementation of the Oklahoma Tiered Intervention System of Support (OTISS) for academics and behavior. The guide includes the following five...

The Child Guidance Program serves Oklahoma children birth through age 12, and their families. According to the Child Trends Research Brief (October 2012) 4.9% of Oklahoma children have at least one disability, either physical or mental. Although...

In a year of preparation for dramatic change in private and public health coverage in this country, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) continued its tradition of efficiently and responsibly purchasing health goods and services for nearly 1...

As child care providers, we know that one of your most important roles is to do all that you can to keep every child in your care healthy and safe. This handbook will help you by providing up-to-date information on health and safety issues.; The...

The mission of Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is to prevent child abuse and neglect by eliminating risk factors.;
The Healthy Families America Approach is used by all of the Child Abuse Prevention Fund community-based family...

Asphalt recycling has become an important research topic in recent years because of its enhanced use in the construction of new asphalt concrete (AC) pavements. The increasing demand of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is mainly due to the...

We want to welcome you to the Oklahoma School for the Deaf and let you know that you are a valued member of our Team. Your service is a vital link in the chain of providing quality education to the students and the faculty of Oklahoma School for...

This PRAMS report explores characteristics of mothers
who binge drank prior to pregnancy and examines the
relationship between pre-pregnancy binge drinking and
symptoms of postpartum depression for mothers in
Oklahoma.

The year 2005 marks the 40th birthday of the federal/state Medicaid program. While many changes have been made, the basic principles and policies in federal Medicaid law have been locked in time, still reflecting its 1965 “welfare” system roots.;...

On the cover: On average, 450 Oklahomans come to work at OHCA to make sure the 720,000 Oklahomans enrolled monthly are able to receive and access health care.; OHCA works hard for our families, neighbors and fellow Oklahomans. We are dedicated to...

Awards Received at the State Conference on Aging; Important Notice!!! Grand Gateway Area Agency on Aging, National Family Caregiver Program (NFCSP), manages a Respite Voucher Program for caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.; Next...

2013 was a year of challenge and opportunity for the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). As the national economy struggled to regain its footing, OESC continued our work to build a stronger, more responsive state workforce with the...

Although thread has the illusion of being fragile, it is actually quite strong. In its most common use, thread holds two or more pieces of fabric together. More symbolically, it is the element that binds cancer patients, family members, health...

Our Mission Statement To purchase state and federally funded health care in the most efficient and comprehensive manner possible and to study and recommend strategies for optimizing the accessibility and quality of health care.; State fiscal year...

Currently, Oklahoma ranks among the worst in the nation (43rd) in terms of overall child health and well-being.1 This ranking is due to the state’s poor performance in areas includ­ing family and social environment, physical environment and safety,...

Your SHIP Shopper’s Guide 2012 This booklet is intended as a “guide.” Once you have selected a company, you should consult with the insurance company or its representative to determine policy specifics and review the options that are available with...

The Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals is an annual meeting during which representatives of industry, government, and universities discuss the problems of geology, exploration, evaluation, and production of our important industrial...

ON THE COVER: IN TODAY’S ECONOMY, MORE OKLAHOMANS ARE DEPENDING ON PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH OHCA TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR THOSE IN NEED. OHCA IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING OUR HIGH STANDARDS OF SERVICE AND QUALITY TO OUR MEMBERS AND...

The purpose of the state plan is to identify the chronic disease-related
goals, strategies, and objectives that support the priorities identified
in the Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan and to focus efforts and
limited resources on evidence-based...

HealthChoice Employer PDPD High and Low Option Plans With Part D; Health Choice High and Low Options Without Part D; This HealthChoice Medicare Supplement Handbook/Evidence of Coverage, including the Annual Notice of Change, your enrollment form,...

The reports focus on health factors for the citizens of each county in Oklahoma. ; A summary of Healthy People 2020 indicators and health care costs are included. Information regarding health education, Turning Point, county health department...